Celtics Conceded; Will Shut Down Lakers In Series

You can give Game One of the NBA Finals between L.A. and Boston to the Lakers.  They earned it.

And Boston gave in, despite playing great defense throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs.

But the first game at the Staples Center was a little different for the Celtics.

They didn't play the D that's customary in the East; aggressive and low-scoring.

It was evident when Kobe Bryant goes off for 30 points.  He even hit the last shot in the game in their 102-89 win.

Ray Allen should've hacked Bryant on that last shot.

That would've been a way to exit Game One by fouling out.

Overall, Boston and L.A. were handcuffed with foul troubles.

Paul Pierce had five fouls and Tony Allen had four.

Lamar Odom collected five. ...

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